PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is proud to announce the appointment of Zoraida Cordero (she/her) as our new Executive Director.
Zoraida brings a dynamic blend of experience, energy, and purpose-driven leadership that will guide SBN into its next chapter of growth and impact. A U.S. Army veteran, civic educator, and macro social worker, she has built a career rooted in equity, sustainability, and community empowerment across the government, nonprofit, and private sectors.
Her commitment to environmental justice was evident during her tenure at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where she advanced environmental equity through strategic partnerships and community engagement. More recently, Zoraida helped transform neighborhood spaces into hubs of opportunity through her work with Safe-Hub Philadelphia, expanding youth development and programming in underserved communities.
Zoraida holds a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Muhlenberg College. She teaches Civic Engagement at Drexel University and serves on the Montgomery County Commission for Women, further demonstrating her dedication to inclusive leadership and civic responsibility.
Throughout the search process, SBN’s Board of Directors was deeply impressed by Zoraida’s strategic insight, thoughtful leadership style, and clear alignment with SBN’s mission. She is eager to connect with our members, partners, and broader community, and to lead SBN with vision, integrity, and heart.
Cordero’s tenure as Executive Director began Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
About the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia
The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) is building a just, green, and thriving economy in the region. We empower the local business community to be change agents in the movement towards equity and climate resilience, and we advocate with them and on their behalf so an equitable and climate-resilient local economy grows and thrives.
Since our founding in 2001, SBN has remained the region’s only membership and advocacy organization playing the critical role of serving Greater Philadelphia’s independent values-driven business community.
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